The Minnesota Vikings have had a quite start to Free Agency. The marguee names have mostly been signed, while the Vikings have avoided the large contracts they demand. A modest CB signing and a few players returning are all we have to discuss so far. The attention is shifting towards Kyler Murray’s visit and likely signing this week. Prior to that steeling all the headlines, it’s worth reviewing what the team has done.
The team extended Wilson prior to Free Agency on a three year, $22.5M contract. Wilson had 6.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles last year. He’s a key player in Flores’ defense and it’s a great move to retain him.
Jones and the Vikings agreed to a reduced base salary of $5.5M for the 2026 season to keep him in purple one more year. Jones always finsihes falling foward. He runs hard, but often that leads to a few missed games. He’ll likely split even more time with Jordan Mason this season. He’s only averaged over 5.0 YPC once in the last five seasons.
The Vikings signed the 6’2, 185-pound former Pittsburgh Steeler CB to a two year, $8.5M contract. Pierre is familiar with Flores’ defense and had, by far, his best year in 2025 with 11 Passes Defensed and a fumble returned for a TD.
Avoiding the Big Name Contracts
The big splash is fun in March, but often painful in October. Avoiding overspending in Free Agency allows the team to keep their own big names around.
The team also re-signed LS Andrew DePaola and Harrison Smith was released, so he has more time to think about retirement. WR Jalen Nailor and P Ryan Wright have signed elsewhere.
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